Community Calendar

Join us at the library as we celebrate El Día del Niño, a special day dedicated to children and families! This event brings together the Aberdeen community to honor the Hispanic tradition of Children’s Day in a fun and welcoming space. There will be stories, games for all ages, snacks, and more. Come celebrate culture, community, and childhood with us. Everyone is welcome!
When: Wednesday, April 30th
Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Age: General/Family
Registration: No registration required.

Back to Basics Yoga
Have you always wanted to try yoga, but don’t know where to begin? Join us for this gentle flow class that is perfect for newbies. Whether you are looking to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, or simply try something new, this class is a great starting point. There's no need to register or pay a fee, just bring your own mat as we have a limited number available. Come as you are and embark on your yoga journey with us every Wednesday evening!
When: Every Wednesday, starting Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00PM
Age: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Snuggle Up with Stories
Join us for a program just for you and baby. Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies at the library. We will share songs, books, rhymes and more, all planned with babies in mind. Snuggle Up with Stories is designed to help babies learn and develop listening, language and motor skills while having fun. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap for this 20-minute program.
When: Every other Thursday starting Jan 23rd through March 20th ( Jan 23rd, Feb 6th & 20th, Mar 6th & 20th)
Time: 10:00-10:30AM
Age: Birth-2yrs
Registration: No registration required

Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility. No fee or equipment required!
When: Every Monday, starting Monday, January 6th, 2025 No yoga on January 20th, February 17th and May 26th.
Time: 1:30-2:00PM

When: Every Friday, starting Friday, January 10th, 2025
Time: 10:00-10:30AM
Age: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Age: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Join us for a free community Color Our Run event with fun prizes! 🏃‍♂️Walk or run around Prentis Park as you pass by volunteer powder stations to get sprayed in color! Be sure to wear a white t-shirt and eye protection! The first 100 people to register will receive a registration bag.
Register at 👉 bit.ly/VPLcolorrun

Check in starts at 9:30am by the Prentis Park playground 🛝

📅 Saturday, May 3rd 2025
⏰ 10:00am
📍Prentis Park

Thank you to our sponsors Les Schwab of Vermillion and Culligan Water!

The Sturgis Public Library and the Sturgis & Meade County Historical Society will be hosting their monthly genealogy work group on Saturday, May 3rd at 1pm at the Sturgis Public Library. This month we will be looking at digitizing your photos. We'll discuss scanning, preserving, and documenting these family heirlooms. Public is welcome!

Black Hills Parks and Forests Association invites you to this presentation that will ignite your curiosity and spark your sense of wonder! Through pictures, videos, and stories, you’ll have the chance to learn about naturalist skills, tracking, survival techniques, and gain a deeper insight into our local flora and fauna. Test your knowledge as we dive into questions about the natural world and uncover the hidden meanings behind animal signs and calls! Plus, we’ll share how you can support our public lands alongside the Black Hills Parks & Forests Association!

Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility. No fee or equipment required!
When: Every Monday, starting Monday, January 6th, 2025 No yoga on January 20th, February 17th and May 26th.
Time: 1:30-2:00PM

When: Every Friday, starting Friday, January 10th, 2025
Time: 10:00-10:30AM
Age: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Age: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Friends of Aberdeen Library
Do you love K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library? Are you looking for a way to give back in the coming year? Then why not get on the ground floor of the library’s new Friends of Aberdeen Library, a membership-driven group to benefit the community’s library through volunteerism and fundraising.
When: Every first Monday, starting Monday, January 6th, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required

Join SDSU Extension and the community of Platte for the 7th annual Energize! Conference on May 6–7, 2025.

This isn't your typical conference . . . This is a conference about rural communities and held in a new rural community each year. In addition, The Energize Rural Communities Conference is a "walking conference" - So bring your walking shoes because you won’t be sitting in a conference center for long! Breakout sessions are held in local businesses giving attendees a chance to explore the community, meet local business owners, and exchange success stories with leaders from across South Dakota.

The conference begins Tuesday, May 6th with a light lunch, registration, and networking with resource partners and our 2025 Keynote speaker, Rebecca Undem. Attendees can then choose from four breakout session tracks: Rural Tourism, Funding Community Projects, Engaging Community Members and Arts and Culture in your Community. Evening meal and entertainment provided by the Platte Committee. Wednesday, May 7th will have more breakout sessions and then it is back to the Platte Community Center for the Closing Panel: Voices of the Next Generation - Young Entrepreneurs!

Expect to leave inspired and energized and with ideas to bring back to your own community!